Have you ever own a small business?

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   flashmakeitposted 11 years ago

   Have you ever own a small business?

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   Rahim Shinwariposted 11 years ago

   no, i have never owned a small business.

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   Bretsukiposted 11 years ago

   Yes, I have owned several small businesses over the last thirty years or so.
   
   I have given some clues as to succeeding in small business in a couple of Hubs too.

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      flashmakeitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I will check them out!

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   grumpiornotposted 11 years ago

   Yes, many. They are incredibly hard work and rewarding from a perspective of personal fulfillment. It is a subject that I enjoy writing on and welcome any questions on which I can assist.
   
   Why did you ask the question? Are you wanting to start something? Best of luck...

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      flashmakeitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I would like to but I do not know how to.

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      grumpiornotposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hey Flash, first decision should be what business you want to own... what do you want to do for a living and do you have a passion for it? If you do, you'll find a way to make it work. There are lots of people here to help...

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      flashmakeitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you grumpiornot.  I would like to start a business where fantasy, fairy tale creators, magician and vendors have a year round entertainment center full of excitement.  Hope that made sense.

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   JThomp42posted 11 years ago

   Yes, I was Co-Owner of an Exxon convenience store a few years ago.

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      flashmakeitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I admire you for that.

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      JThomp42posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you flash.

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   wheelinalloverposted 11 years ago

   Flashmakeit there are many hubbers who consider what they do here a business. There are also some of us who have businesses running both online and off. I personally know people who earn enough from hub pages to be considered in a full time Business.
   
   I personally have started one corporation and three companies two of which are still open for business. From personal experience I would say you have to be highly motivated to make anything work. No matter what you do; be prepared to think, learn, and plan.
   
   If you can't do your own books make sure you can afford an accountant. Make sure either you know or be prepared to pay a tax planner.  You can and should run your business at a loss for the first two years at least.

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      Edwin Brownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, I have been self employed in my own business since 1971.  And I also have a small business online.  My expertise is drywall and plaster repair.  (see my hubs).  My wife and I raised five children on my earnings.  Working for yourself is great.

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   Peter Morraposted 11 years ago

   Yes I did. I had my own business in Romania few years ago. Metal ( ferrous and nonferrous) recycling business. It was hard but very rewarding.

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   TIMETRAVELER2posted 11 years ago

   Yes, I have owned several small businesses.  Most were part time businesses and only one produced serious profits.

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   Elderberry Artsposted 11 years ago

   I have for just over two years. I am not going to make millions but I am happy and working from home works for me and my family very much. I write on hubpages and also elsewhere online and magazines, have a spiritual and metaphysical online shop and am an artist, mainly jewellery design these days. I only work part time as I am also studying part time.

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